42 Upper Park Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0JG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £245,296 , which equates to approximately £356 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Aug 2004 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £110,296, representing a 81.7% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £245,296 is:

  • 12.3% lower than the average property price on Upper Park Road
  • 35.3% lower than the average in the CO7 0JG postcode area
  • and 23.8% lower than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 June 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£245,296
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£356
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Upper Park Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Tendring, Essex, CO7 0JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jun 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Aug 2016. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CO7 0JG

15 th / 15
Price Rank
35% lower than average
11 th / 11
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
6 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 0JG , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£245,296
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+82 %
12 Aug 2004
£135,000
Leasehold
+150 %
20 Oct 1999
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £186,000
sale date: 23 Jul 2020
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £238,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at 42 Upper Park Road, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0JG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Aug 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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